Elementary First Aid

Certificate validity: This certificate has no expiry date (although we highly recommend refreshing your first aid skills at regular intervals)

Certification: Upon successful completion you will be awarded a certificate in STCW-95 Elementary First Aid as laid down in STCW 95 Regulation VI/1 paragraph 2.1.3 of Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code

This course supersedes the RYA First Aid and is recognised by the MCA.

Prerequisites: None. Participants must be aged 16 or over.

Duration: 1 Day (0900hrs – 1700hrs)

Cost: £135.00 inc vat (Please note all prices include vat @20%)

Location: South West Maritime Academy, Cromhall Quarry, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA

What is the Elementary First Aid Course?

This STCW elementary first aid course module is a combination of theory and practical training for basic first aid and life saving skills. This course is intended for all seafaring personnel who need to be able to practice elementary first aid on board ship. It comprises the knowledge required in STCW 95 Table A-VI/1-3 and provides an introduction to the principles of first aid. It shows how to respond to the most common medical emergencies.

Elementary First Aid

Course content

The Elementary First Aid course module is a combination of theory and practical training for basic first aid and life saving skills. This course is intended for all seafaring personnel who need to be able to practice elementary first aid on board ship. It comprises the knowledge required in STCW 95 Table A-VI/1-3 and provides an introduction to the principles of first aid. It shows how to respond to the most common medical emergencies.

• Dealing with an emergency
• Priorities of treatment
• Casualty transport
• Basic Life Support (CPR)
• Shock management
• Bandaging
• Wounds/Bleeding
• Burns/Scalds